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90s TV Shows on HBO Max

15 Fan-Favourite '90s TV Shows Streaming on HBO Max Right Now

With the enduring appeal of projects like Cruel Summer and Fear Street, the '90s never fully left us. If you want a dose of the iconic decade, you definitely won't find a shortage on HBO Max. Though you'll find some of the buzziest new prestige dramas there, the streaming service is also a reliable stop for comfort classics, such as Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Nanny. More of a sketch comedy fan? Get ready to laugh with Whose Line Is It Anyway? or Mad TV. Ahead, we've rounded up the very best '90s shows to add to your HBO Max queue right now!

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1. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996)

Follow Will as he moves from West Philadelphia, where he was born and raised, to live in the affluent Bel-Air with his aunt and uncle after a his "life got flipped turned upside down."(Keep an eye out for the upcoming reunion on HBO Max as well.)

Watch The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on HBO Max.

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2. Friends (1994-2004)

Could there be a more quintessentially '90s show than Friends? Between all of Monica's cleaning sprees and Joey's stints as Dr. Drake Ramoray (slash his evil twin), plenty of goofy moments unfold as the six titular characters sort out their 20s. And yes, you can watch Friends: The Reunion on HBO Max as well.

Watch Friends on HBO Max.

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3. The Nanny (1993-1999)

Fran, the flashy girl from Flushing, finds herself gainfully employed as a nanny after visiting the Sheffield residence. Between Fran's gorgeous outfits and her real love for the kids (and Mr. Sheffield, even though he took it back), there's just so much to like about The Nanny.

Watch The Nanny on HBO Max.

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4. ​Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998-2007)

Tune into Whose Line Is It Anyway? for improv fun! Drew Carey hosts this goofy and freewheeling show where comedians Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady, and a fourth guest panelist play unrehearsed games in front of a live audience.

Watch Whose Line Is It Anyway? on HBO Max.

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5. Mad TV (1995-2009)

Indulge in your love for satirical skits! Based on Mad Magazine, Mad TV is a goofy alternative for Saturday Night Live-lovers, specialising in spoofs on TV shows, movies, music videos, and other pop culture happenings.

Watch Mad TV on HBO Max.

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6. ​Oz (1997-2003)

The gritty Oz takes us into an experimental prison ward called Emerald City at the Oswald State Correctional Facility or "Oz." While promoting rehabilitation and responsibility over punitive measures, Emerald City is actually a very tense environment where wars between different factions break out frequently.

Watch Oz on HBO Max.

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7. ​Dexter’s Laboratory (1996-2003)

If you're looking for a '90s show of the wholesome Cartoon Network variety, queue up Dexter's Laboratory. The classic cartoon follows Dexter, a bespectacled redheaded child genius who's always cooking up mischief in his home lab — that or an omelettetete du fromage.

Watch Dexter's Laboratory on HBO Max.

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8. The West Wing (1999-2006)

Before the days of Scandal, drama ignited in the Oval Office in Aaron Sorkin's The West Wing. Alongside names such as Bradley Whitford, Allison Janney, and Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen stars as Democratic President Jed Bartlet, who balances personal struggles with being the leader of the United States of America.

Watch The West Wing on HBO Max.

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9. ​The Sopranos (1999-2007)

A crime classic, The Sopranos follows the life and times of Tony Soprano. Tony tries his best to balance his conventional family life with his less conventional family life — i.e. his involvements as a crime boss in the Italian mafia.

Watch The Sopranos on HBO Max.

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10. Pride and Prejudice (1995)

Miss the simmering historical romance of Netflix's Bridgerton? Transport yourself back to the early 19th century with Pride and Prejudice. A decade before Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen whisked us away as Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth charmed in this onscreen adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Watch Pride and Prejudice on HBO Max.

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11. ​South Park (1997-present)

Matt Stone and Trey Parker's raunchy and violent satirical series was definitely one of the defining adult swim shows of the late '90s and early aughts. Set in the titular fictional Colorado town, South Park focuses on the strange lives of four boys (Kenny, Kyle, Cartman, and Stan), putting them through absurd scenarios where biting commentary about political and celebrity culture emerges.

Watch South Park on HBO Max.

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12. ​​Babylon 5 (1993-1998)

This sci-fi space opera takes us to the 23rd century on an Earth Alliance space station called Babylon 5, which is located in a neutral territory as five federations take over the outermost regions of space. Established a decade after Earth and the alien Minbari fought a war, Babylon 5 is where alien races can negotiate trade and territory across the galaxy.

Watch Babylon 5 on HBO Max.

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13. ​Mr. Show (1995-1998)

Get your sketch comedy fix with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross as they play semifictional versions of themselves on HBO's Mr. Show. Just like sketch shows today, Mr. Show incorporates a mix of live and taped bits into its programming.

Watch Mr. Show on HBO Max.

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14. Sex and the City (1998-2004)

Before Emily in Paris, Darren Star gave the world Sex and the City. As you may already know, the series follows sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw and her brigade of fellow single friends — Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda — as they navigate life in Manhattan with lavish outfits.

Watch Sex and the City on HBO Max.

15. ​The Chris Rock Show (1997-2000)

The Chris Rock Show dropped a new episode every Friday on HBO. It featured, as you may have already deduced, comedian Chris Rock as he delivered monologues, gave interviews, performed in skits, and engaged in other late-night comedy shenanigans.

Watch The Chris Rock Show on HBO Max.

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